Artwork
Concert of birds
Concert of birds is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Melchior d' Hondecoeter. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.
About this work
Overview
Concert of Birds is a painting by Melchior d'Hondecoeter, a Dutch artist known for his animal paintings, created around 1650. The work is an oil painting now held in the National Gallery of Armenia.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lively gathering of birds in a lush outdoor setting, with some birds perched on branches, others in flight, and a few holding pieces of paper. The scene conveys a sense of joyful celebration among the birds.
Technique & Style
Characterized by its Flemish Baroque style, the painting showcases d'Hondecoeter's skill in capturing the details and textures of various bird species within a naturalistic landscape.
History & Provenance
D'Hondecoeter specialized in ornithological scenes, often featuring exotic and game birds like geese, cranes, and parrots in park-like settings, a theme that Concert of Birds exemplifies.
Artist & collection
Artist
Melchior d'Hondecoeter (Dutch pronunciation: ; c. 1636 – 3 April 1695), Dutch animalier painter, was born in Utrecht and died in Amsterdam. After the start of his career, he painted virtually exclusively bird subjects,…
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